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MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
EGG MONTH
2008
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS. eggs are one of narure's perfect protein foods. and their versatility allows them to be
prepared and served in a variety of ways: and
WHEREAS, eggs are a nutritious, delicious, affordable fast food; and
WHEREAS. according to the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural
Statistics Service 2006. table egg production is North Carolina's #7 Agricultural Industry, with the value
of egg production being approximately $257.000.000 annually: and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Egg Association has worked cominuously to enhance the
contributions of North Carolina's poultry agribusiness and tO strengthen the State's position of leadership
in this field; and
WHEREAS, accord ing to the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural
Statistics Service 2006. North Carolina ranks 6th in the country in table egg production; and
WHEREAS. North Carolina·s governors began proclaiming Egg Month in 1972, and it is my
distinct honor to continue a 36-year tradition that recognizes the importance of North Carolina's egg
industry;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL F. EASLEY, Governor of the State of Nonh Carolina, do
hereby proclaim May 2008, as "EGG MONTH" in North Carolina and join other states throughout the
nation acknowledging tJ1e sign ificance or our egg industry.
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of !he State of North
Carolina at the Capitol in Raletgh !his fourth day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand and eight, and of the
Independence of the Uniled Stales of America the two hundred and thirty-second.

MICHAEL F. EASLEY
GOVERNOR
EGG MONTH
2008
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS. eggs are one of narure's perfect protein foods. and their versatility allows them to be
prepared and served in a variety of ways: and
WHEREAS, eggs are a nutritious, delicious, affordable fast food; and
WHEREAS. according to the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural
Statistics Service 2006. table egg production is North Carolina's #7 Agricultural Industry, with the value
of egg production being approximately $257.000.000 annually: and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Egg Association has worked cominuously to enhance the
contributions of North Carolina's poultry agribusiness and tO strengthen the State's position of leadership
in this field; and
WHEREAS, accord ing to the United States Department of Agriculture National Agricultural
Statistics Service 2006. North Carolina ranks 6th in the country in table egg production; and
WHEREAS. North Carolina·s governors began proclaiming Egg Month in 1972, and it is my
distinct honor to continue a 36-year tradition that recognizes the importance of North Carolina's egg
industry;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, MICHAEL F. EASLEY, Governor of the State of Nonh Carolina, do
hereby proclaim May 2008, as "EGG MONTH" in North Carolina and join other states throughout the
nation acknowledging tJ1e sign ificance or our egg industry.
lN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of !he State of North
Carolina at the Capitol in Raletgh !his fourth day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand and eight, and of the
Independence of the Uniled Stales of America the two hundred and thirty-second.